City · Texas
Atlanta, Texas
Atlanta, city, in Cass County, Texas. Atlanta had 5,478 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,433 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,439 (±19). GEOID 4804516.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,478
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,433 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,439 ±19
Median household income
$60,259
±$22,035 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$160,100
±$16,088 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$924
±$254 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Atlanta and what county is it in?
Atlanta is a city in Cass County, Texas. It covers 12.5 square miles of land, 435 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Atlanta, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,478 people lived in Atlanta on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,433 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,439 (±19).
| Measure | Atlanta | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,439 ±19 | 28,568 | −56 |
| Households | 2,252 ±204 | 11,805 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.21 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,495 ±209 | 13,993 | no clear change |
Atlanta's population since 2000
From 5,745 in 2000 to 5,478 in 2025: down 4.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Atlanta as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Atlanta?
The median resident of Atlanta is 43.4 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.8%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Atlanta | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 ±16.4 | 44.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% ±3.6 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0% ±4.3 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 52.7% ±3.8 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.7% ±4.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.7% ±8.5 pts | 74.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.8% ±7.8 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9% ±2.7 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5% ±5.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±3.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7% ±5.4 pts | 19.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.6% ±4.4 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0% ±4.5 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9% ±6.8 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0% ±3.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±6.1 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1% ±3.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Atlanta earn?
Half of Atlanta's 2,252 households earn less than $60,259 a year (±$22,035), against $53,813 in Cass County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $52,041 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Atlanta | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,259 ±$22,035 | $53,813 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,405 ±$11,071 | $71,924 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,845 ±$4,433 | $29,660 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.1% ±9.8 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.2% ±24.7 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.9% ±8.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±3.5 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.6% ±6.5 pts | 79.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Atlanta?
Owners occupy 68.8% of Atlanta's occupied homes and renters 31.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,100 by its owner (±$16,088). The median renter pays $924 a month including utilities, and 51.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Atlanta | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,100 ±$16,088 | $146,400 | +$52,168 |
| Median gross rent | $924 ±$254 | $852 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.3% ±21.1 pts | 39.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,407 ±$145 | $1,351 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.8% ±9.4 pts | 76.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.2% ±9.4 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,495 ±209 | 13,993 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±10.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4% ±8.1 pts | 73.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% ±4.5 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.9% ±5.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±5.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Atlanta building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Atlanta in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Atlanta work and get to work?
79.8% of Atlanta's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes.
| Measure | Atlanta | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3% ±7.6 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±4.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8% ±8.4 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±5.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±2.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.8% ±7.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min ±7.3 | 25.7 min | +10.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Atlanta?
1 census tract lies mostly in Atlanta, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9504Cass County | 4,958 | $50,613 |
| Tract 9501.01Cass County | 4,162 | $63,933 |
| Tract 9505Cass County | 2,758 | $74,050 |
| Tract 9501.02Cass County | 2,372 | $69,167 |
| Tract 9503Cass County | 1,664 | $46,765 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Atlanta) · Census block assignment files
How does Atlanta compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Atlanta is the 4,654th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 368th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Atlanta ranks 583rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 368th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 529th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 853rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 583rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 600th | 978 |
| Median home value | 625th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 620th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 207th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 363rd | 877 |
| Median age | 175th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 550th | 973 |
| Work from home | 289th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 358th | 976 |
Atlanta's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Atlanta with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Atlanta?
16 of the 57 figures for Atlanta on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Atlanta are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Atlanta.